GOOD LEADERSHIP MUST PRIORITIZE JUSTICE, PROTECT THE VULNERABLE, SAYS EKITI SPEAKER. 

The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye, has underlined the need for those divinely enabled to occupy public offices to use their positions to protect the vulnerable and ensure justice.

Aribasoye stated this on Sunday at the Gospel Faith Mission International (GOFAMINT), Pentecost Arena, Ado Ekiti, where he was invited to deliver a lecture on Leadership in a Changing World.

The lawmaker noted that leadership competencies, combined with integrity and compassionate captaincy within the framework of national service, are key attributes required of those who would be called godly leaders.

He enjoined aspiring leaders to set and test their own standards to be sure they have what it takes to function as productive and accountable leaders.

“Before entering or remaining in government service, clarify your non-negotiables. Prayerfully and scripturally develop a robust habit that will assist you in making informed policy judgments. Build wise counsel networks and be transparent and accountable.” the Speaker advised.

Aribasoye encouraged leaders to embrace selflessness and pursue reforms with measurable public benefits, adding that Christians in politics must set a standard of standing for truth, resisting corruption, eschewing censorship that suppresses conscience, and protecting religious liberty while serving people of all faiths.

The Assembly helmsman emphasized that successful leadership must prioritize godly mentoring of younger people for public service in a manner that places character above charisma, adding that justice for the oppressed must be ensured at all times.

The lawmaker, who also doubles as a pastor, highlighted the place of self-development, courage, and excellence, which he believed would strengthen leaders to sustain integrity under pressure and uphold truth in hostile environments.

In his view, Christians participating in politics are fulfilling God’s agenda to bless their nations and communities, stressing that God has an ultimate plan for everyone He has created.

In the lecture, which x-rayed the life of Daniel in the Bible, Aribasoye cited Daniel’s leadership model of faithfulness, prayerfulness, compassion, conviction, excellence, and integrity, as he also profiled Joseph, Nehemiah, Esther, and Paul, among other biblical transformational models who contemporary leaders should emulate.